Dow AgroSciences LLC has released plans for a major, multi-year expansion that would add more than 550 jobs and dramatically grow the life sciences company's global headquarters in Indianapolis. The $340 million investment includes construction of a research and development complex with laboratories and a greenhouse as part of an effort to develop and commercialize products for the company's

The chief executive officer of Shelbyville-based Knauf Insulation North America has met with President Barack Obama to show support for so-called HOMESTAR legislation, that supporters say would create jobs and improve energy efficiency. Mark Andrews was among the business leaders who attended a Presidential event Tuesday at a technical college training facility in Georgia. He says the meeting

A consumer product manufacturing company says it plans to expand operations in Franklin. Rexam says it will add up to 46 jobs by the end of the year. The London-based company currently employs more than 100 in Franklin.FRANKLIN, Ind. (March 1, 2010) - Rexam, a manufacturer of packaging for consumer products, announced today that it will expand its operations here, creating up to 46 new jobs by

Rolls-Royce Corp. has received a multi-million dollar contract from the U.S. Army to make helicopter components. The company will design and develop a digital engine control for the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopter, with work to be performed at the Rolls-Royce facility in Indianapolis.Rolls-Royce, the global power systems company, has been awarded a multi-million dollar contract by the U.S. Army to

With Indiana recently recognized as the second fastest growing state for large-scale wind power developments, state officials are working to maximize the economic impact of the industry. Indiana Office of Energy Development Director Brandon Seitz says his staff is busy promoting the state to industry suppliers as well helping existing companies adjust their products to meet the needs of the

Indiana still ranks near the top of states with new large-scale wind power developments. A report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) shows Indiana installed 905 megawatts of wind power in 2009, second only to Texas. The AWEA says in 2008 Indiana had the fastest wind power growth in the U.S.(Indianapolis) –For the second year in a row, Indiana has ranked at or near the top of a

A subsidiary of Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group (NYSE: SPG) is being purchased for approximately 715 million euros, or nearly $980 million in U.S. funds. Simon Ivanhoe, which is jointly held with Ivanhoe Cambridge, and its seven shopping centers will be acquired by Unibail-Rodamco. The deal includes properties in France and Poland.Unibail-Rodamco announces that it has entered into an